You're out clothes shopping
with your girlfriend. You are waiting while she tries on clothes. She asks if
it's OK to try on a few more things. This is how you answer her.
Sure, take your
time.
"Sure" means
"yes".
A: Hey, can you
help me with this?
B: Sure.
But "sure" is
more casual than "yes".
If you just answer
"yes" to a question, it can sound as if you are angry:
A: Hey, can you
help me with this?
B: Yes.
A: Uh... Are you
annoyed or something?
"Sure" is similar to
"of course". Both suggest that it's obvious and expected for the
answer to be "yes".
A: Will you come
to my graduation?
B: Of course!
"Of course" is a
stronger response and more positive response than "sure".
To "take your time"
means to do something slowly and carefully. You tell someone "Take your
time" when you don't want them to feel rushed:
A: I'll be done
in just a minute.
B: No rush. Take
your time.
"Take your time" is
OK to use in almost any situation.